Polarization vortices generation by diffraction from a four quadrant polarization mask

In this work we analyze the generation of an array of polarization singularities (polarization vortices) in the diffracted field produced by a simple four quadrant polarization mask, which transmits two orthogonal linear states in different quadrants. We use the Jones matrix method to analyze the po...

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Autores principales: Moreno, I., Iemmi, C., Campos, J., Yzuel, M.J., Vargas, A.
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spelling todo:paper_00304018_v276_n2_p222_Moreno2023-10-03T14:40:13Z Polarization vortices generation by diffraction from a four quadrant polarization mask Moreno, I. Iemmi, C. Campos, J. Yzuel, M.J. Vargas, A. 050.1220 050.1970 070.2590 260.5430 Diffraction Ellipsometry Liquid crystal displays Matrix algebra Nematic liquid crystals Diffracted field Polarization mask Polarization vortices Light polarization In this work we analyze the generation of an array of polarization singularities (polarization vortices) in the diffracted field produced by a simple four quadrant polarization mask, which transmits two orthogonal linear states in different quadrants. We use the Jones matrix method to analyze the polarization and diffraction characteristics of the diffracted field. We show that the same four quadrant mask can be used to generate either azimuth or ellipticity singularities simply by changing the input polarization. We experimentally verify the theory by generating the four quadrant polarization mask using a twisted nematic liquid crystal display. We show experimental results that confirm the theoretical predictions. © 2007 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. Fil:Iemmi, C. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales; Argentina. JOUR info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5/ar http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12110/paper_00304018_v276_n2_p222_Moreno
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topic 050.1220
050.1970
070.2590
260.5430
Diffraction
Ellipsometry
Liquid crystal displays
Matrix algebra
Nematic liquid crystals
Diffracted field
Polarization mask
Polarization vortices
Light polarization
spellingShingle 050.1220
050.1970
070.2590
260.5430
Diffraction
Ellipsometry
Liquid crystal displays
Matrix algebra
Nematic liquid crystals
Diffracted field
Polarization mask
Polarization vortices
Light polarization
Moreno, I.
Iemmi, C.
Campos, J.
Yzuel, M.J.
Vargas, A.
Polarization vortices generation by diffraction from a four quadrant polarization mask
topic_facet 050.1220
050.1970
070.2590
260.5430
Diffraction
Ellipsometry
Liquid crystal displays
Matrix algebra
Nematic liquid crystals
Diffracted field
Polarization mask
Polarization vortices
Light polarization
description In this work we analyze the generation of an array of polarization singularities (polarization vortices) in the diffracted field produced by a simple four quadrant polarization mask, which transmits two orthogonal linear states in different quadrants. We use the Jones matrix method to analyze the polarization and diffraction characteristics of the diffracted field. We show that the same four quadrant mask can be used to generate either azimuth or ellipticity singularities simply by changing the input polarization. We experimentally verify the theory by generating the four quadrant polarization mask using a twisted nematic liquid crystal display. We show experimental results that confirm the theoretical predictions. © 2007 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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author Moreno, I.
Iemmi, C.
Campos, J.
Yzuel, M.J.
Vargas, A.
author_facet Moreno, I.
Iemmi, C.
Campos, J.
Yzuel, M.J.
Vargas, A.
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title Polarization vortices generation by diffraction from a four quadrant polarization mask
title_short Polarization vortices generation by diffraction from a four quadrant polarization mask
title_full Polarization vortices generation by diffraction from a four quadrant polarization mask
title_fullStr Polarization vortices generation by diffraction from a four quadrant polarization mask
title_full_unstemmed Polarization vortices generation by diffraction from a four quadrant polarization mask
title_sort polarization vortices generation by diffraction from a four quadrant polarization mask
url http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12110/paper_00304018_v276_n2_p222_Moreno
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